Norene

Updated: September 30, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Norene is an Irish and English name that is the diminutive of the Irish name Nora. Nora is derived from Eleanor or Honora. Norene is less common than the spelling Noreen and its popularity is limited to the first half of the 20th century.

Meaning of the name Norene:

Irish, English: light, honor

Origin of the name Norene:

Norene is the Anglicized Irish and English version of the name Nóirín. Norene is a diminutive of the name Nora that derives from names like Honora and Eleanor.

Symbolism of the name Norene:

Norene means “light”. Light is one of the most commonly used symbols for guidance, goodness, purity, hope, and chastity. Light stands for all good and safe things and is the opposite of darkness and evil.

Style of the name Norene:

traditional

Gender of the name Norene:

Norene is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Norene:

naw-REEN

Number of syllables in the name Norene:

two

Emotion evoked from the name Norene:

Norene evokes feelings of honor and peace.

Alternative spellings for the name Norene:

Noreen, Noreane, Norine

Nicknames for the name Norene:

Nora
Nana
Rena
Reenie
Ren
Noe

Popularity of the name Norene:

According to the Social Security Administration, Norene is a popular vintage baby girl’s name. Norene was popular in the first half of the 20th century and was on the top 1000 baby names list from 1900 to 1950. Norene peaked at #602 in 1931.